I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. -Jesus

-John 14:6

Saturday, October 29, 2016

Russia Is Ousted from UN Human Rights Council; Due to Its Uncivilized Bombings in Syria's Aleppo

Russia lost its seat on the United Nations Human Rights Council yesterday, the UPI website reports today (October 29, 2016).

A vote taken at the UN represented the first time a permanent member had lost its seat on the 47-member UN Security Council since it was established in 2006.

The United States, United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, and China were all re-elected to their seats on the council, essentially unopposed.

Russia's recent inhumane action in Syria -- including its massive aerial bombing assault on civilians, hospitals, and schools in the rebel-controlled city of Aleppo -- is believed to be the major reason for its Human Rights Council ousting.

About Me

I am of the Eastern Orthodox faith and a member of the Holy Trinity Hellenic Orthodox Church in Lowell, MA. I am married and the father of two grown married daughters with children, all belonging to the Greek Orthodox Church.

I received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science, with a concentration in International Affairs, and a Master of Education degree from Northeastern University.

I worked as an education specialist for the federal government for two decades before retiring.

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